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WELCOME
Thank you for visiting this website dedicated to finding my daughter
Claudia who for some inexplicable reason went missing from her home
in York sometime after March 18th 2009. Thursday 27th February
2014 is Claudia’s 40th birthday, so please remember the family and
friends as they live the day without Claudia. It is every parent's
worst nightmare when something like this happens and the times
the family are living through are indescribably difficult.We have, however, been
much supported by people's prayers and compassionate thoughts
and now our only desire is for Claudia to return to her family and
friends If you can help us in our search, we would be most
grateful and the police will appreciate every piece of information
you might be able to give them.Peter Lawrence, Claudia's father

Its
10 years since Claudia dissapeared.

The
BBC have published a report to mark 10 years...

Claudia Lawrence’s
house remains empty, preserved by her family in the hope she might
one day return. For
more, please click
here to read the BBC Report or on some
machines, copy this URL and and paste it into your browser.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-sh/what_happened_to_claudia

50
YEAR OLD MAN ARRESTED - 23rd March 2015

Detectives
investigating the disappearance of Claudia Lawrence have today arrested
a man aged in his 50s from the York area on suspicion of murder. Searches
are being conducted which are expected to be ongoing over a number
of days. No further details relating to the arrest will be provided
at this stage of the investigation. The investigation team would like
to stress that Claudia has not been found. Claudia's family have been
notified about the arrest and are being supported by trained officers.
Detective Superintendent Dai Malyn, head of North Yorkshire Police's
Major Crime Unit and the senior investigating officer in the Claudia
Lawrence inquiry, said: "To ensure the investigation and legal
process are not compromised or potentially damaged in any way during
this critical phase in seeking the truth about Claudia's disappearance,
North Yorkshire Police strongly advises the media and members of the
public against identifying the man who has been arrested.

"This
includes naming or publishing images of the man on traditional media
platforms or social networking sites. "I
urge everyone to show restraint and patience while we carry out these
very important enquiries."

(North
Yorkshire Police)

18
March 2015 -
Police release video of man they want to identify.
Please watch this video or visit the NYP web site fo more information
- Click HereClick the
box in the bottom right fill the screen with bigger video

'Missing People; is working together with family
representative Peter Lawrence to host a carol service remembering
those who are missing this Christmas, on Monday 10 December 2013 at
St Chad on the Knavesmire Parish Church, York.

.Peter
gave a Press Briefing outside the West Front of York Minster on Thursday
October 10thIt
marked 40,000 hours since Claudia last made contact with anybody in
March 2009. As well as talking about life without Claudia and the hurt
caused to family & friends by Rodney Ballard’s Claudia-obsessed
behaviour, Peter also talked about his first meeting the previous day
with the Chief Constable of North Yorkshire Police, Dave Jones.
The Dean of York, the Very Reverend Vivienne Faull, who was unable to
be present on this occasion, said, “Around 850 people are reported as
missing every single day in this country, so this is an issue that affects
people of all walks of life and background – and for those left behind,
it can be a heart-breaking time of uncertainty and distress. As Peter
Lawrence is a member of the Minster congregation, we see first-hand
how this continues to affect Claudia Lawrence’s family, and we pray
for Claudia, her family and, indeed, all those who wait for news of
their absent loved ones.”

The
Voice of Russia (UK), Martin Dales took part in a panel discussion on The
Voice of Russia (UK), chaired by Brendan Cole. The subject was Missing
People, and the other panellists were Lady Catherine Meyer, Chief
Executive of Parents and Abducted Children Together (PACT), Dr Raj
Persaud, consultant psychiatrist, and best-selling author who has
written about abduction and missing persons, and Leah Steele, solicitor
at Lyons Davidsons solicitors, who deals with contentious estates
and the estates of missing persons The
Voice of Russia

.

A
book on Claudia missing coming out soon “Gone – the disappearance of Claudia Lawrence & her
father’s desperate search for her”Author: Neil Root (with help from family and friends)
Published: March 14th by Mainstream (Random House)
Available to pre-order.
Proportion of royalties going to Missing People

.

House
of CommonsTuesday
March 5th 2013
Presumption of Death Bill passes its final stage in Parliament and
now awaits Royal Assent before becoming law.
Peter says, “I welcome the speed with which this
has gone through Parliament and it will now make the law consistent
across all parts of the United Kingdom and help families wind up their
missing relative’s Estate.
“I continue with promoting the need for legislation for Guardianship
arrangements to exist for those missing to ensure their affairs are
looked after until they return: it will help the thousands of families
each year who find themselves in this predicament.”

.

27th
February 2013“Today is the 39th birthday of York chef Claudia Lawrence who
has been missing from York since March 2009.
“I cannot believe that we are yet again at another birthday for Claudia
and there is still no news as to what has happened to her. All anniversaries
are hard for the family and friends to cope with and it is unacceptable
that there is still no closure – good or bad.
“Out there are some heartless persons who know something but they don’t
have the guts to tell the police what they know. How low can people
get – it’s outrageous and continues, after 4 years, to cause immense
damage to Peter & the family.
“Vast amounts of police time, effort and over £750,000 of public
money have gone into trying to find answers and, after this length of
time, they, along with family and friends, deserve to have those answers.
“So I make a further appeal to those who know these answers.
“How can you sleep at night knowing you know the answer?
“ How can you live the lie with yourselves?
“ Have you no feelings for those who are suffering because of your misguided
silence?
“Do what you know in your heart of hearts is right and end the misery
of all those who love and care for Claudia even if you don’t.”
Martin Dales

House
of Commons Friday 2nd NovemberPeter,
was present in the House of Commons on Friday 2nd November for the
2nd Reading of the Presumption of Death Bill 2012 which received government
support from the Justice Minister, Helen Grant MP.
Peter says, “I am very pleased that this has been accepted by
Government as being an essential part of the necessary reforms to
make life easier for families of missing loved ones. Along with many
MPs and Peers, I believe additional Guardianship arrangements would
also assist 1,000s more families with missing people each year and
I hope that during the Committee stage, this might
be added as amending legislation.”

This
is the 50th notice of a Press Briefing to be given by Peter
Lawrence on the search for his daughter, York chef Claudia Lawrence,
who went missing in March 2009.
On this occasion, he will be joined by Ben Houghton, the Treasurer
of the charity Missing People, to whom Peter will be presenting
a cheque for £825 from sponsorship by Blue Square Bet
at York Races in 2011 and 2012.
As well as talking about the 3 ½ years since Claudia’s
disappearance, Peter will also give details of the first Missing
People Carol Service in Yorkshire to take place on Monday December
10th at St.Chad’s Church, opposite York Racecourse. It will
be at 2.30 pm and will be taken by the Priest-in-Charge of St.Chad’s,
Revd.Canon Simon Stanley with the choir of Headlands Primary
School, York leading the singing,

Note:
we are grateful to the Acting Dean & Chapter for allowing
this Press Briefing to take place outside the West Door of York
Minster. Due to building works, the West Door is the temporary
entrance to the Minster for both worshippers and visitors. Please
show consideration to them on arrival and we will find a suitable
location there or in Dean’s Park for this Briefing to take place.
Thank you.

Message
from Peter Lawrence, Claudia's father.It
is now three years since Claudia went missing and it is three
years too long without knowing where she is or what has happened
to her.
The family has spent a huge amount of time and effort in making
media appearances and North Yorkshire Police have spent a huge
amount of public money in the search for her.

Your
help is needed at this time to bring some resolution so a new
poster has been issued by North Yorkshire Police. Click
here for a printable poster
Please download and display anywhere you can.
Thank you for your continued support.

Peter

Claudia Elizabeth
Lawrence, 35, has been missing from her home in York since March
18th 2009. The last confirmed sighting of her that day was at about
3 pm on Melrosegate, York as she made her way home from her shift
as a chef at the University of York's Roger Kirk Centre at Goodricke
College.Claudia is described as
white, around 5ft 6in tall, slim with brown hair and brown eyes. She
was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, blue jeans and trainers.

NEWS
LINE

Peter
will be addressing an All Party Parliamentary Group on Runaway
and Missing Children and Adults on the 16th june 2011.Third
SessionManaging practical affairs: Guardianship
Thursday 16 June, 14:00 – 16:00
Committee Room 5,
House of Commons
Please click HERE
to find out the details

Sunday February
27th Claudia's
37th Birthday
Candlelit Vigil for the Missing, with the Archbishop of York and Dean
of York
York Minster 2.45 pm. Meet St Helen's Square from 2 pm for informal
procession to the Minster leaving 2.30 pm
Come & light your candle for Claudia and all those missing.

Tuesday
March 1st Houses of
Parliament, 1.30 pm
Peter addressing the All Party Parliamentary Group for Runaway and
Missing Children and Adults
(as a representative of families of missing people)

Crimestoppers.
Crimestoppers home page – www.crimestoppers-uk.org North
Yorkshire Police are now treating her
disappearance as a potential murder and a £10,000 reward is being
offered by Crimestoppers for information leading to the arrest and conviction
of the person or persons responsible for Claudia's disappearance. Police
have also issued fresh appeals for information to help find Claudia: they can
be contacted on 0845 6060247 and Crimestoppers is on 0800 555111. You can also pass on information to
Crimestoppers anonymously online, by filling out their anonymous online Giving
Information Form https://secure.crimestoppers-uk.org/ams.form.anonymous.asp

TV & Radio appearances.
Peter was on Channel Five News Thursday May 7th at 5pm and 7pm